Mining

For more than a decade, the professionals at WallacePancher Group have served the Appalachian Bituminous Coal market by providing a wide range of environmental, engineering, and permitting services throughout the middle Appalachian Coal Region.

As a leading civil engineering firm, our work supports numerous high-production, southwestern Pennsylvania mine operations. It satisfies the stringent regulatory requirements of federal and state environmental agencies, including the USEPA, USACE, Office of Surface Mining, PADEP District Mining Offices, resource agencies, and local governments.

From the outset, the professionals at WallacePancher Group work with mine operator personnel to successfully navigate a wide range of challenging surface and underground mining projects through the rigorous permit application process.

Let the skilled professionals at WallacePancher Group help plan and design your next project to achieve maximum success.

WHAT WE DO

Environmental Inventories

GIS Data Management
Spatial Data Analysis
Certified Wetland Delineators
Large Scale Project Experience
GPS Data Collection
SQL Database Management
Client Web-Based Access
GIS Analysis and Mapping

STATE / FEDERAL PERMITTING

Preparation of PA, OH, and WV SMCRA
State 401 Water Quality Certification
USACE Nationwide Permit Applications
Section 404 Permit Applications
State General Permits

AQUATIC RESOURCES

Aquatic Resource Assessment
Water Quality Sampling
Permit Compliance
Pre- and Post-Mining Stream Assessments
Release Reporting
GIS Web-Based Client Interface
SFS-Certified Taxonomists
Project-Level Sampling Program Design

Mitigation Development, Design, and Monitoring

Site Selection and Landowner Coordination
Conservation Easement Negotiation
Development of Achievable Mitigation Goals
Construction Inspection and Consultation
Cost Estimates and Construction Scheduling

Structural Engineering Projects by Wallace Pancher

Case Studies

Bailey Mine Rail Siding

Cumberland Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 3

Pennsylvania Longwall Coal Mining

Cumberland Mine Labelle Dock Site

EXPLORE OUR PORTFOLIO

What is Mining Engineering?

Mining engineering is a type of engineering that involves extracting and processing minerals from the environment. This practice allows the extraction of non-renewable resources such as petroleum, natural gas, ores, and precious metals. With WallacePancher Group, you are guaranteed to get the best possible level of civil and environmental engineering for your project.

Here are some key aspects of mining engineering:

Mine Design – Mining engineers design safe and efficient mines for removing coal and metals. They are involved in creating mining plans, designing mines’ layouts, and determining the equipment to be used.

Feasibility Studies – Mining engineers conduct feasibility studies to estimate the costs and the economic viability of a potential mining project. They consider aspects like the ore grade, deposit size, and accessibility to infrastructures like roads and power.

Mineral Exploration – Mining engineers are involved in the exploration phase, where they determine where to find valuable minerals and how much of these minerals exist in a certain area. Techniques used can include geophysical and geochemical methods, drilling, and sampling.

Safety and Environmental Considerations – Mining engineers must ensure the safety of miners and minimize the environmental impact of the mines. This includes developing safety protocols, monitoring the stability of the mine, and implementing methods to reduce environmental damage.